The Hexagon Parishes Newsletter May 2013

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Is There Hope? I was fortunate that as vicar of Count-esthorpe I only had two churches to look after, and at Hinckley I only had one! But in the countryside it’s a very different matter. And its hard work for the priest-in-charge. Six churches in Hexagon, where if we’re honest one church would do! Six beautiful church buildings, but only one has a toilet! Six PCCs! Isn’t it time that you moved to having one P C C ? E a c h church would still have a DCC (District Church Council), but the vicar would not have to attend them every time. Its easy to lose hope and give way to despair. To think that nothing will change. Each church struggling to pay its way, with fewer and fewer people. Congregations becoming more and more elderly. Most of our churches hardly ever seeing young families, or any young people (anyone under 50!). And fewer and fewer people willing to lend a hand. We have a new Priest-in-charge starting on 13th May. But I worry that some of you have unrealistic expecta-tions. You think that if the vicar can give inspirational leadership, put on lively services, preach wonderful sermons, and do lots of visiting, then people will flock back to church. This is just not living in the real world. And in any case, ‘we are the Body of Christ’. Together we have to take re-sponsibility for church growth. Together

Clergy letter p1

Benefice news p3

Other denominations p11

Benefice Services p12 (Church of England)

Priest-in-charge Rev’d Liz Bickley The Rectory, Honeypot Lane, Husbands Bosworth. LE17 6LY

Lay Reader

Mr Roy Oldham

0116 2403900

Lay Reader

Mr John Raven

0116 2707591

Lay Reader

Mr David Palmer

01858 432028

In this Edition

Rev’d Canon Brian Davis shares his hopes for the

future for our village parishes on page 1, as we

prepare to welcome our new Priest-in-charge,

Rev’d Liz Bickley.

we have to work out what changes we need to make to see our churches grow. Together we have to provide pastoral care, visiting the sick, the housebound and bereaved. Not load it all on the vicar! Things have to change if there is to be hope. Ghandi said ‘be the change you want to see’. Hope begins with each one of us. New life can only come as together we open our selves to God’s Spirit, and allow the Spirit to

work in us. Its too easy to say, “We’ve tried it before, and it didn’t work”. Its too easy to be a pessimist! Signs of hope. I recently led Easter services for our two vil-lage schools,

Arnesby and Husbands Bosworth. Young children inspire me with hope, with their liveliness and enthusiasm. We sang about food: ‘food to eat and food to share’, (I got them to shout ‘share’!) as we shared hot cross buns. If there is to be long lasting hope for our increasingly crowded world we have to learn to share. Our faith should give us hope. We Christians point to the Resurrection of Jesus. We believe in a God who brings hope out of despair, and life out of death. God is as he is in Jesus Christ, therefore there is always hope. That is our faith, our Easter faith. Hold on to it! Canon Brian Davis May 2013

Also

We offer a warm welcome to our new Priest-in-charge Liz Bickley & her husband

Paul. Liz refers to the message of Pentecost and

new beginnings on page 3.

Goodness is stronger than evil,

Love is stronger than hate Light is stronger than darkness,

Life is stronger than death. Victory is ours through God who loves

us.

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Easter season is a time for new beginnings. You may think of Easter being over and done with once the eggs have all been eaten and the children gone back to school, but in church the season begins with the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday and continues through Ascensiontide when we remember Jesus returning to heaven, to the feast of Pentecost and the releasing of the

Holy Spirit, (which this year is in the middle of May). This allows opportunity to take in all the stories of the great change that is brought about through Jesus being raised from the dead. A new way of understanding who Jesus is for the disciples; a new way of relating to each other; a new task ahead of them of sharing the news with others; the beginning of life as followers of the Way, who later became known as Christians. It was an exciting time of learning from Jesus, waiting on God in patient prayer and praise for his promised Spirit, and then a wonderful adventure of living life guided by God’s Spirit. Here’s to new beginnings for us all and the promise of new adventures. Many blessings, Liz Bickley

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BAPTISM

Florence Mary SMITH 14th April, 2013 at All Saints Church,

Husbands Bosworth

“Shine as a light in the world to the glory of God the Father”

Funeral Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Eileen CUNDY

17th April, 2013 at Arnesby Baptist Chapel

The Hexagon Benefice has much to thank Brian Davis for in the last 8 months

since Rev. Andy Rhoades left for pastures new. Without Brian, the Church-

wardens of all 6 parishes would have found their job so very much harder as a

huge burden of work has been undertaken by Brian for our Benefice. Not only

has he taken numerous services, found priests to officiate where he couldn’t,

undertaken weddings, funerals, baptisms, visited the elderly, sick and many

others, not to mention sorting rotas, writing services, visiting the schools and

taking their services and still finding time to take our services with guitar, dog

and endless good humour. As one of the Benefice churchwardens, I take my

hat off to him for his fitness, boundless energy and enthusiasm and thank him

from the bottom of my heart for all his work for us. God bless you whatever

you do next and hope you’ll still find time to come and see us all.

Lorrie Forman

The Induction & Licensing of the new Priest-in-charge, Liz Bickley, will be

held on Monday13th May, 2013 at 7:30pm at All Saints Church

Husbands Bosworth.

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Arnesby, St. Peter’s Church Page 5 Churchwarden: Judith Mace Tel 0116 2478982 www.village-web.co.uk

Fairtrade Café: Many thanks to everyone who supported our Fairtrade Café and shop during February and March. This was a great community event and we were able to donate £200 to the Gangasamy Kuppam community in India and £120 to the “Tearfund” Toilet Twinning campaign, (see “Tearfund” website) which provides funds for two toilets in a developing country. Val Hutton

Arnesby May Fayre: Anyone living locally can buy bedding and tomato plants from Cambridge House, South Close 10am - 4pm on Sat 25th May or phone your order to 0116 2478559. If you have donated rhubarb previ-ously, we will be coming to cut & collect from 4:30pm on Sun 26th. Donations of plants will be welcome. Many thanks, Brian & Sue Spriggs. Liz Middleton would be grateful for donations of items for the tombola stall - gifts, bottles, etc. Ring 2478059 to arrange for collection.

Open Gardens: We have 12 gardens offered for show on Sun 30th June, but we would love to invite visitors to one or two new gardens. Please contact Brian Spriggs 2478559 if you are considering opening your garden, or if you can help with refreshments on the day.

Flicks in the Sticks: We will be planning a new season of films for the Autumn. Contact Len Mitchell or Brian & Sue Spriggs if you have suggestions of films you would like to see and if you are prepared to sponsor a film night.

Sunday Afternoon Teas in St Peter’s Church: Once again we will be offering Sunday afternoon teas during May, June & July from 3:30 to 5:30pm in church. Please come and join us.

Alan Bennett's “Talking Heads”: In the village hall on Sat 15th June a theatre touring group will be performing “A Lady of Letters” and “Bed Among the Lentils” by Alan Bennett. Tickets £7.50 (includes interval refreshments) from Sue Spriggs.

Bellringers: A team of bellringers will be ringing at St Peter’s church Sat 18th May.

ARNESBY REGULAR EVENTS

Baptist Church Coffee Morning— Tuesdays 10:30-12:00

Parent & Toddler Group — village hall Fridays 10:00am -12:00 noon (contact 0116 2478745)

Arnesby Church Bells (contact 0116 2478982)

Date Event Place Time

Wed 1st Shearsby & Arnesby W.I: Resolutions meeting, and “Favour boxes”, speaker Sheila Jones

Shearsby village hall 7:30pm

Tue 7th & 21st Mobile Library Old Adult School 11:50-

12:20pm

Wed 22nd May Wed 12th June

Arnesby book club: The Woodlanders by Thos. Hardy Bring a comic or love poem to read & discuss

Homestead Farmh’se, St Peter’s Rd Jasmine Cottage, The Bank

7:30pm

Passport Photos

Eileen CUNDY January 1933—9th April 2013

A packed Baptist Chapel bid farewell to Eileen on Wednesday 17th April. Eileen had been an integral and vibrant member of the WI, village hall and Baptist community in

Arnesby. Her contribution to village life and events was immense. Our thoughts go out to Norman and their two children Matthew and Anna.

Rev’d Canon Brian Davis: Thank you Brian for your magnificent support, leadership and guidance throughout our period of interregnum. We appreciate all the hard work this has involved. Your services have been inspirational and joyful, particularly with your musical accompaniments. Thanks and Shalom, Brian, from Arnesby PCC and congregation.

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Bruntingthorpe, St Mary’s Church Page 7 Churchwardens: Andy White 0116 2478914 Steve Gillies 0116 2799051

Heritage Group: Do you have any memories of May Day celebrations in Bruntingthorpe? The group has 15 May Day photographs (from around the 60s?) - including parades, at the school, dancing in the street, travelling in a cart… We intend creating a pamphlet and would welcome any memories of May Day celebrations. Was there a cere-mony for crowning the May Queen? How was she chosen? When was the celebration first held and when was it discontinued? Any information or additional photos would be very welcome. (Originals returned). Contact Mary 2478687 or email maryarkell@tiscali.co.uk or via White Cottage. Thank you in advance! May Day parade May Queen

Date Event Place Time

Tue 7th Churchyard Conservation Group

St Mary’s Church 6:00pm

Wed 8th & 22nd Mobile Library The Plough 11:30-11:45am

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Patio and illuminated garden with

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or don’t feel confident then why not try a free cycling course for over 16s. Courses across Leicestershire during 2013, for dates and venues call 0116 3058307 or visit www.leics.gov.uk/cycling.

Francine Mattock is holding a Craft Sale of her ‘Cards with a Difference’, and sale of other home-

made craft items on Sat 18th & Sun 19th May 10am-3pm

at Uppens, Church Walk, Bruntingthorpe

In aid of the Leicestershire & Rutland Branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association

(Ruth Johnson, Vice Chair)

Arnesby Loseby Charity Trust Allotments

There are four half-plots available for rent. These could be further divided into quarter plots if there is sufficient demand. The plots will be prepared for use and a deposit required. The annual rent is currently £10 per half or quarter-plot. Priority given to residents of Arnesby and nearby villages. For further information please contact Monica Dowson, The Granary, Arnesby 0116 2478296

Husbands Bosworth, All Saints Church Page 8

Churchwardens: Brian Smith 01858 880225 Lorrie Forman 01858 880281 www.husbandsbosworth.info

Historical Society: A Social Evening with a difference at Armourgeddon Tank Paintballing Centre on Leicester Road, Husbands Bosworth by kind permission of Stuart & Tracy Garner. The usual wine and nibbles and a chance to look round the new tank and warfare exhibition will make for a very pleasant evening. All members welcome. Meet at The Green at 7:15pm to arrange transport. Churchwardens’ Visitation Service: Wed 15th May at St Mary’s, Lutterworth at 7:30pm. All churchwardens and deputies are requested to attend where possible or if not available, go to one of the other services in the Diocese. Advance Notice: Art, Flower & Photographic Exhibition and Sale at All Saints Church on Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd June 10am-4pm. Details from Ann 01858 880971, Penny 881140 or Heather 880165. Refreshments available.

Date Event Place Time

Wed 1st Historical Society: Social evening—See below

Armourgeddon Tank Paintballing Centre.

Further info from Melvyn Forman 01858 880281

Meet at 7:15pm

Tue 14th & 28th Mobile Library 3:05-4:00pm

Mon 13th Licensing Service All Saints Church 7:30pm

Wed 15th Methodists’ coffee morning—visitors welcome.

25 High Street 10:00-12:00

Wed 22nd All Saints PCC meeting Church hall 7:30pm

Wed 29th Village Lunch: £7:50 each. Contact Janice to book or cancel (01858 880668)

Kilworth Springs Golf Club (48 hours notice needed)

12:30pm

REGULAR EVENTS

Mid-week Holy Communion service—Wednesdays at 9:15 am, All Saints Church

All Saints Church Bells (contact 01858 880066)

Hand Bell Ringers - Tuesdays 7:30pm at Orchard Cottage, Honeypot Lane (contact 01858 880668)

Honeypot pre-school group— term-time, All Saints Church and Community Hall (contact 01858 881143)

Whist drives in aid of All Saints— 1st Monday of month, 2:00 pm, Kilworth Springs Golf Club

Husbands Bosworth C. of E. Primary School: Our younger children in class one have been thinking about the world around them and learning to use adjectives. Their class prayer uses a lot of describing words to explain how grateful and interested they are in their environment. Dear God, Thank you for:

The colours because without them our world would look so dull. The green small frogs that hop around our garden ponds. Black rats with little ears and twitchy tails. Fluffy white sheep that we see in the fields. Our pets; rabbits, dogs, cats, birds and fish who we enjoy spending time with. Sunny weather so that we can play outside our homes and beautiful gardens. The scrumptious food we have to eat, long crunchy carrots, cheesy pasta and chocolate ice- cream.

Most of all, thank you for all the people who love us and forgive us when we get a bit silly and carried away.

Amen.

Headteacher: Louisa Morris

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Honeypot Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leics

Bosworth Festival: Sat 29th June at Bosworth Hall from 10:30am. In the evening - Music in the Park Fun and games with stalls and plenty to see. Make a date in your diaries!

Individual and supportive programmes designed for

pupils with numeracy/literacy difficulties or a

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Mowsley, St Nicholas Church Page 9 Churchwardens: Janet Skinner 01858 880276 Erica Hearnshaw 0116 2404054 www.mowsley.leicestershireparishcouncils.org www.leicestershirevillages.com/mowsley

Date Event Place Time

Wed 1st Heritage Society: “Edwardian Leics.”, speaker Cynthia Brown

Village hall—Note change of day to Wednesday

7:30pm

Thu 2nd Afternoon teas—everyone welcome St Nicholas Church 3:00-4:30pm

Tue 21st Gardening Club: Visit to “Springfields” See below

Wed 8th & 22nd Mobile Library Phone box 12:45-1:10pm

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Gardening Club: Visit to “Springfields” in Lincs. on Tue 21st May, leaving the village hall at 10am. Non members welcome; contact B. Hatton or J. Skinner if you are interested. A Date For Your Diary: Village Fete on Sat 29th June at the cricket field, by kind permission of Mr R. Holyland. Further details later.

We would like to thank the Rev’d Brian Davis for his help and support during the interregnum; he was always so enthusiastic and we do hope he (& Kate) will be with us again in the near future.

From the Churchwardens & congregation of St Nicholas Church, Mowsley.

MOWSLEY REGULAR EVENTS Afternoon Teas (see above) - come and enjoy a chat over a cuppa and delicious cake!

Refresh @Mowsley breakfast cafe for all ages on Sunday 26

th May.

Drop into the village hall at Mowsley whether you are on your own, with friends or family for a free breakfast from 9:30am to 11:30am. A time to relax, activities, the Sunday papers and ‘food for thought’ at 10:30am. With compliments of St Nicholas Church. Further information from Roy Oldham 2403900. We are pleased that Keith & Mary Kirby are both back home from hospital and hope that their health will continue to improve.

Mr Stuart DANCE We were sorry to hear of the death of Mr Stuart Dance. Stuart and Sheila have lived in the village for 28 years. They have always enthusiastically supported our Church and any village activities. He will be sadly missed and our thoughts and prayers go to Sheila and her family at this sad time.

Shearsby, Church of St Mary Magdalene Page 10 Churchwarden: David Durran 0116 2478708 www.village-web.co.uk

Great Shearsby Bake Off for Comic Relief: Thank you to everyone who baked or tasted all the wonderful cakes and biscuits. Special thanks to all the helpers on the day– we couldn’t have done it without you. We made £435 which with Gift Aid will turn into £543. Thank you for joining in the fun.

Jill and Ann

Shearsby Film Society: On Sat May 18th at 7:00pm in the village hall presenting Skyfall on the big screen. Tickets £10 includes a light supper. Bring your own drinks. Tickets only available in advance from Martin 2478311 or Jill 2478540.

Auction of Promises: Sat 15th June at 7pm for a 7:30pm start in the village hall. In aid of church funds. Entrance £2.50 on the door, to include light refreshments. Bring your own drinks. Any advance promises will be gladly received by David Durran 2478708 or Liz Austin 2478398. All welcome to join us.

Date Event Place Time

Tue 7th & 21st Mobile Library Post Box 10:45-11:05am

Arnesby C of E Primary School

Little Ark’s Class

Ages 3+ from

April 2013

To book a place or visit our setting

Call our office on 0116 2478563

Country Crafts & Flower Festival 5th, 6th and 7th July

In St Mary Magdalene Church In aid of Church funds

Delicious refreshments in the village hall.

Further details next month. For more information ring Ann Charles

2478853 or Liz Austin 2478398

MUSIC AT MISTERTON Saturday 8th June

Concert in church at 7:00pm A variety of light classical & show music

8:30pm supper in Misterton Hall By kind invitation of Mrs Heather Craven

Programme includes:

Lutterworth Town Brass Band Yvonne Bloor—Classical Guitar

Andy Whitman& Adele Hull—Singers

Brian Davis—Organ

Tickets: Concert only: £5 at door Supper: £15, inc. glass of wine From B. Davis 01858 431843

Proceeds to St Leonards, Misterton

OTHER DENOMINATIONS

Arnesby Baptist Chapel

Pastor Johnny Hutton, The Manse 0116 2478392

Church Services— May 2013

Services at 10:45am and 6:00pm every Sunday. For full details of services see notice board in the Chapel.

Sunday School and Bible Classes every Sunday morning during 10:45 am service.

Fun Club : Fridays, 6:30pm-7:30pm (5-11 years) Youth Club: Fridays, 7:45pm-9:00pm (12+)

Coffee morning: Tuesdays, 10:30-12:00 A.B.C. Toddler Group at the Chapel 10:30-12noon (at the same time as the coffee morning)

‘Youth After Church’ on Sundays at 7:00pm

‘Christianity Explored’ course: On Monday evenings at 7:30pm at the Manse. Starting on Mon 29th April, for 7 weeks. All welcome.

Husbands Bosworth Methodist Church

Minister: Rev’d Brian Kennard 01858 462889 Service: 6:30 pm every Sunday

Husbands Bosworth St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church

Father Owen O’Neill 01858 462359 Service: 8:30am every Sunday

Theddingworth Congregational Church

Contact: Liz Horton 01858 881250 Service: 6:00-7:00pm every Sunday joining with All Saints at their Family Service on first Sunday of the month.

Plant Sale: On Sat 18th May 10:00am - 1:00pm in the village hall. Bedding plants and vegetable plants will be available. Shrubs & perennials, coffee and cakes also available. To pre-book plants please ring Kirstie 07973 754448 or Celia 01858 881184. Proceeds to village hall. A Date For Your Diary: Village BBQ on Fri 5th July. Rev’d Brian Davis: The PCC and congregation of All Saints Church would like to say a big thank you to the Rev’d Brian Davis who has been leading our services during the interregnum. We have appreciated his energetic and thoughtful ministry and hope that he will visit us again in the future.

Theddingworth, All Saints Church Page 11 Churchwardens: Pam Skinner 01858 880236 Ginny Beeby 01858 880386 www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/theddingworth leicestershirevillages.com/theddingworth

Date Event

Place Time

Sun 5th

Family Communion

All Saints Church

11:00am

Tue 7th & 21st

Mobile Library Station Road 12:45-1:00pm

Wed 8th W.I: Wine tasting with Majestic Wines, inc. wines for purchase

Village hall—visitors welcome; bring husbands, partners and friends

7:45pm

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Rogationtide starts with Rogation Sunday and ends on Ascension Day. The name Rogationtide comes from the Latin word rogatio, to intercede, ask or beseech. What traditionally happens during Rogationtide? It's traditionally a time when prayers are made for God's blessing on the land, livestock and crops in the hope of a good harvest. When is Rogationtide? The fifth Sunday after Easter is called Rogation Sunday, and the following Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are known as Rogation Days. These three days usually fall in May, although the Monday can be as early as 27 April and the Wednesday as late as 2 June.

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Lord, may the Spirit of Pentecost continue to inspire us today, as it did with the first disciples, as we strive to keep your Church alive. We thank you for Liz, our new incumbent, and pray that your Spirit will guide, strengthen and comfort her as she prepares for her ministry here. We ask these things in the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Amen

MAY 2013

Date Type of service Church Village Time

Sun. 5th Easter 6 Rogation

Holy Communion (BCP) St. Nicholas Mowsley 8:00am

Family Communion All Saints Husbands Bosworth 9:30am Sunday

Family worship St. Mary M’lene Shearsby 9:30am

Family Communion All Saints Theddingworth 11:00am

Family worship St. Mary’s Bruntingthorpe 11:00am

Holy Communion St. Peter’s Arnesby 6:00pm

Holy Communion St. Mary’s Lutterworth 10:30am Thu. 9th Ascension

Sun. 12th Sunday after Ascension

Family Communion St. Mary M’lene Shearsby 9:30am

Family worship St. Peter’s Arnesby 9:30am

All-age worship All Saints Husbands Bosworth 11:00am

Teatime all-age worship St. Mary’s Bruntingthorpe 4:00pm

Evening worship (BCP) St. Nicholas Mowsley 6:00pm

Mon 13th Induction & Licensing Service

All Saints Husbands Bosworth 7:30pm

Sun. 19th

Benefice Family Comm. St. Mary M’lene Shearsby 10:30am

Sun. 26th Trinity

Holy Communion (quiet) All Saints Husbands Bosworth 8:00am

Family Communion St. Mary’s Bruntingthorpe 9:30am

Family worship St. Mary M’lene Shearsby 9:30am

Refresh Village Hall Mowsley 9:30am

Family Communion St. Peter’s Arnesby 11:00am

Sun. 2nd June

Services as for 7th May